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Kent economy 'above average'

Kent economy 'above average'

16 June 2015

The county's contribution to the UK economy since the credit crunch was ahead of the national average according to new research.

A great deal on paper

A great deal on paper

16 June 2015

A recycling firm is to divert 8,000 tonnes of waste away from landfill after signing contract with three printing businesses.

Free business space at the Kent County Show up for grabs

Free business space at the Kent County Show up for grabs

15 June 2015

Organisers of the Kent County Show next month are offering local businesses the chance to win a free trade stand at the three-day event.

Leisure centre tumbles into administration

Leisure centre tumbles into administration

15 June 2015

A sports club has been put up for sale after a lack of membership put it in financial difficulties.

Law firm snapped up

Law firm snapped up

15 June 2015

A 100-year-old legal practice has bought one of its town-centre rivals to boost its property and family teams.

Life science network to launch

Life science network to launch

14 June 2015

An initiative linking up nearly 150 companies in the medical industry is set to bring about new discoveries in Kent.

Garage boss says losing tribunal will ruin him

Garage boss says losing tribunal will ruin him

14 June 2015

The boss of a garage accused of overcharging customers says he has been targeted by vandals and yobs since losing an employment tribunal.

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

14 June 2015

Ambitious plans to build luxury homes on land used as an illegal waste dump for two decades are unlikely to be given the go-ahead.

Jobseeker on course in fundraising challenge

Jobseeker on course in fundraising challenge

14 June 2015

A Kent jobseeker is on track to create Britain's longest CV after setting herself a target to work 100 different jobs for charity.

Small and simple micro pub pops up in Strood

Small and simple micro pub pops up in Strood

14 June 2015

The 10:50 From Victoria, Medway’s latest alehouse under the railway arches in Strood, is a micropub.

Town council oppose application to build bungalows

Town council oppose application to build bungalows

14 June 2015

Deal Town Council has opposed a planning application for 10 chalet bungalows in Dola Avenue, to the delight of nearby residents.

Property mogul starts selling 1,000-strong portfolio

Property mogul starts selling 1,000-strong portfolio

12 June 2015

Eccentric millionaire Fergus Wilson is starting to shift his 1,000-strong property portfolio and hopes to make £180million in the process.

Boss of fire-hit firm says 'it's business as usual'

Boss of fire-hit firm says 'it's business as usual'

12 June 2015

The boss of a pallet yard engulfed by flames this week says the business is already back up and running.

Merger for frozen food supplier

Merger for frozen food supplier

12 June 2015

Ashford-based frozen fruit and veg distributor Ardo UK will merge with another company.

George and Dragon repair work will take place soon

George and Dragon repair work will take place soon

12 June 2015

Scaffolding around the George and Dragon pub in Sandwich will finally come down later this summer.

M&E firm celebrates landmark year

M&E firm celebrates landmark year

11 June 2015

A mechanical and engineering firm based near Maidstone celebrates its tenth year.

KCC leader warns political row risks jobs

KCC leader warns political row risks jobs

11 June 2015

Cllr Paul Carter has warned a continuing political row over the future of Manston is putting at risk a drive to bring jobs and invest

'Meaningful and quirky' shops to fill town centre mall

'Meaningful and quirky' shops to fill town centre mall

11 June 2015

A borough council are taking action in order to revive a Kent town's ailing shopping centre.

MegaGrowth 50 deadline extended

MegaGrowth 50 deadline extended

11 June 2015

Small firms with huge turnover growth hhave an extra week to join the biggest business success list in Kent.

Accountancy firm to operate under global name

Accountancy firm to operate under global name

11 June 2015

The UK's seventh largest accountancy firm, with two Kent offices, announced name change.

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